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Cardinal News Published October 02

Virginia hemp businesses ask to withdraw lawsuit over THC restrictions

The motion is to dismiss the legal action without prejudice, which means its claims could be brought before the court again.

Cardinal News Published 11 hours ago

The Protect College Sports Act set out to stabilize conference membership, but the ACC is still at risk of being picked apart

The Senate has passed a bill that attempts to rein in spiraling costs, but it leaves room for half the ACC members to jump to other conferences. The post The Protect College Sports Act set out to stabilize conference membership, but the ACC is still at risk of being picked apart…

Cardinal News Published 22 hours ago

National Democrats say Virginia’s 6th District is now ‘in play’ for the midterm elections

The last Democrat to be elected to the seat was Rep. Jim Olin of Roanoke, who retired in 1993. This year, Democratic challenger Beth Macy faces incumbent Rep. Ben Cline.

Salem's Popular Pumpkinfest is Back for the 26th Year

The multi-layered Halloween experience for kids and adults will take place on Friday night, October 30, at the Salem Farmers Market.

Cardinal News Published October 02

Early voting numbers show a shift toward Democrats. If those hold, two House seats in Virginia could flip, and a third could be close.

The past week has seen forecasters shift their ratings in three Virginia districts, upgrading Democratic chances in each. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has put money into the state to defend Republican seats. Here's the math driving those moves. The post Early voting numbers…

Cardinal News Published October 02

A small patch could save lives from fentanyl overdoses and become a platform for other medical uses, Virginia Tech researchers say

The device, which detects the powerful opioid and releases an antidote, has been tested in mice, with use in humans at least four years away. The post A small patch could save lives from fentanyl overdoses and become a platform for other medical uses, Virginia Tech researchers…

Cardinal News Published October 02

Another plan is in the works for Roanoke’s most hotly debated piece of undeveloped land. Will this one be the catalyst for a decision?

“We’re not in this to produce some result that is not what the community wants,” said one of the leaders involved. The post Another plan is in the works for Roanoke’s most hotly debated piece of undeveloped land. Will this one be the catalyst for a decision? appeared first on…

Cardinal News Published October 02

Accordino and Provo: Every region wins?

Urban, suburban and rural communities can all thrive in today’s economy. Getting there will take a new approach.

City of Roanoke Published October 01

Overnight Paving to Begin Downtown October 11

Cardinal News Published October 01

Spanberger unveils energy plan to meet growing Virginia demand

The plan models several hypothetical scenarios and argues that emphasizing renewable energy and having data centers reduce their power demand during peak times will lead to the lowest total cost of energy when the impacts on health and the environment are included.

City of Roanoke Published October 01

Downtown Paving and Construction Zone Towing Begins Oct. 11

Cardinal News Published October 01

Undergraduate enrollment at Virginia’s public colleges and universities remains steady despite steep declines in graduate students at some institutions

This year’s early estimates show continued, even if slight, increases in student numbers since declines seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Undergraduate enrollment at Virginia’s public colleges and universities remains steady despite steep declines in graduate students…